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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Aug 19, 3:59 AM
Brass memorial plaques stolen from central Christchurch
Police are appealing for information after plaques were removed from Latimer Square and the Bridge of Remembrance.
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Christchurch brass memorial plaques stolen: Police release photos of man
Stuff (New Zealand) and The New Zealand Herald describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Police released photos of man sought over missing Christchurch plaques.
The headline split The left frames it as "Brass memorial plaques stolen from central Christchurch". The center frames it as "Christchurch brass memorial plaques stolen: Police release photos of man".
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Left / center-leftBrass memorial plaques stolen from central Christchurch
Stuff (New Zealand) · Center-left · News report
CenterChristchurch brass memorial plaques stolen: Police release photos of man
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The New Zealand HeraldNews report · Aug 19, 1:23 AM
Christchurch brass memorial plaques stolen: Police release photos of man
Police released photos of man sought over missing Christchurch plaques.
Details43/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Aug 19, 1:23 AM: The New Zealand Herald joined the source map.
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